Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN" Album Certified Double Platinum

Kendrick Lamar is on a roll. His album DAMN is now certified double platinum. Plus, he has the most nominations for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. He received a total of eight nominations.

This is his first double-platinum album of his career. It’s about time! According to Fader, DAMN stayed on top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for three consecutive weeks. This album features his hit songs: “Humble,” “Love,” “Loyalty,” etc.

He shared the big news with fans on social media. In his caption, he wrote: “These murals forever belong to my fans. You’ve always taken my words above and beyond. Around the world and back again. With trust. I am forever grateful. 2x.”

His eight nominations include Artist of the Year, Best Hip Hop, Best Direction, etc. “Humble” is also nominated for Video of the Year. Watch the video below:

Katy Perry and the Weeknd both follow behind with five nominations. Will Kendrick walk away with the most Moonman awards? Or will another artist take the most?

Let us know what you think in the comments. The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will air on August 27, 2017.